A practical and philosophical study of survival skills by long distance ultralight backpacker, Carol Wellman. Outdoor skills demonstrated, true stories and resources in a down to earth presentation. A woman's approach to urban and wilderness survival.

Friday, May 2, 2014

Forty-Five Day Candle

A friend sent this picture to me....and I wondered if its true. Now, if a person didn't want to waste a whole can of Crisco, or shortening testing it, how about lard, or animal fat?

Its pretty easy to skim off fat from cold beef or chicken stock. Plus, a person could use bacon grease, I imagine, though it would sure draw in bears. But, in a survival situation, that could be a plus, if you were ready to take that bear down.